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Bronco Bullfrog
A fascinating record of 1960s suedehead youth culture which is largely improvised by a non-professional cast of teenagers from east London
Drama 1969 87 mins
Director: Barney Platts-Mills
Overview
Del, a young apprentice, and his 15 year old girlfriend Irene have no money and nowhere to go. Angry and frustrated, they turn to 'Bronco Bullfrog', who is fresh out of borstal and living an independent lifestyle, for a taste of fun and freedom. A fascinating record of suedehead subculture which is largely improvised by a non-professional cast of teenagers from east London.
This title is also available on DVD / Blu-ray in the BFI’s Flipside collection.

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